User Guide

bk3000 Ultrasound System

16-01249-EN-01
January 2015

For Professional Users Only

LEGAL MANUFACTURER
BK Medical Aps
Mileparken 34
2730 Herlev
Denmark
Tel.:+45 4452 8100/Fax:+45 4452 8199
www.analogicultrasound.com
Email: info@analogicultrasound.com

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Input from our customers helps us improve our products and services. As part of our customer
satisfaction program, we contact a sample of our customers a few months after they receive their orders.
If you receive an email message from us asking for your feedback, we hope you will be willing to
answer some questions about your experience buying and using our products. Your opinions are
important to us. You are of course always welcome to contact us via your BK Medical representative or
by contacting us directly.
If you have comments about the user documentation, please write to us at the email address above. We
would like to hear from you.

System Software
NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. BK Medical HAS
INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS
RELIED UPON BK Medical TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE
SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR USE.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that Windows 8 Embedded is of US-origin. You agree to comply
with all applicable international and national laws that apply to Windows 8 Embedded, including the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and country destination restrictions issued by U.S. and
other governments. For additional information on exporting Windows 8 Embedded, see http://
www.microsoft.com/exporting/
The bk3000 Ultrasound System is closed. Any modification of or installation of software to the system may
compromise safety and function of the system. Any modification of or installation of software without written
permission from BK Medical will immediately void any warranty supplied by BK Medical. Such changes will also
void any service contract and result in charges to the customer for restoration of the original bk3000 Ultrasound
System.

Trademarks:
DICOM is the registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association for its standards publications
relating to digital communications of medical information.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

bk3000 = Ref. Type 2300

2015 BK Medical
Information in this document may be subject to change without notice.

Contents
Chapter 1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Essential Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indications for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contraindications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Symbols and Information on the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mechanical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Explosion Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ESD Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electrical Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RF (Radio Frequency) Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Isolation of DICOM Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wireless Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Medical Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Non-Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Computer Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service and Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
During an Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verifying the Transducer Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
VFI - Vector Flow Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Puncture and Brachytherapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Picture in Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Acoustic Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Thermal and Mechanical Indices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Acoustic Output Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Functions Affecting Acoustic Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Default Acoustic Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Clinical Measurements: Ranges and Accuracies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Geometric Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Time Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Doppler Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix A
English source version
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Warnings and Cautions Displayed on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter 1
General Information
This user guide is for the bk3000 ultrasound system.
NOTE: Some of the functionality and options described in this guide may not be

available with your version of the system.

Before using the equipment, please make yourself familiar with the information in
the accompanying user information documents. Some documents are printed. Make
sure that you also read the transducer user guide and specifications for each
transducer that you use.
Document

Information

System User Guide

Introductory information, safety information, getting started.

Getting Started

User interface, basic operating instructions. Note: this book is part of the
system user guide.

System Advanced User Guide

Information about advanced functions, glossary.

Product Data for system

Specifications for the system, including disinfection methods that can be

used. Indications for use for each transducer that can be used with the
system.

Technical Data (BZ2100)

Acoustic output data, clinical measurements (ranges and accuracies),

factory default power levels and data about EMC (electromagnetic
compatibility) for all transducers. Pro Package calculation formulas.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, checking, storing and disposing of

BK Medical equipment. Includes environmental limits.

Transducer User Guide

Specific instructions for the transducer and puncture attachments.

Product Data for each transducer

Specifications for the transducer, including disinfection methods that

can be used.

Table 1-1. User information documentation that accompanies the equipment.

Improper use

Failure to follow safety instructions or use for purposes other than those described in
the user manuals constitutes improper use.

Essential Performance
The system can provide 2D and 3D ultrasound echo and flow imaging systems as an
aid in diagnosis, data processing and -transfer, and guidance of puncture and biopsy.
The system can perform simple geometric measurements and calculations.
The system can guide biopsy- and puncture needles.
The system is free from artefacts or distortion in the image or error of a displayed
value, which can be attributed to a physiological effect and which may alter the
diagnosis.

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The system displays correct numerical values associated with the diagnosis to be
performed.
The As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) principle is used and safety
related indications (MI, TIS, TIB, etc) are displayed as worst-case values.
The system does not generate unintended or excessive ultrasound output or
transducer surface temperature.
There is no unintended or uncontrolled motion of transducer assemblies intended for
intra-corporeal use.

Intended Use
The system is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of
the human body, data processing and guidance of puncture and biopsy.
The system performs simple geometric measurements and calculations in the
following areas:

Urology

Vascular
Cardiology
OB/GYN

Modes of Operation

B-Mode (including Tissue Harmonic imaging)

M-Mode
PWD Mode
CFM Mode
Power Doppler
Contrast Imaging1
CW Doppler2
Elastography3

1. In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the
exception of select cardiac imaging applications.
2. CW Doppler on the bk3000 has not been market cleared by the FDA or licensed by Health
Canada.
3. Elastography on the bk3000 has not been market cleared by the FDA or licensed by Health
Canada.

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Indications for Use

The system is intended for use by qualified physicians for ultrasound evaluation.
Specific clinical applications and exam types include:

Fetal (including Obstetrics)

Abdominal
Pediatric
Small Organ (also known as Small Parts)
Adult Cephalic (also known as Adult Transcranial)
Neonatal Cephalic
Intraoperative*
Intraoperative (Neuro)*
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transurethral*

Musculoskeletal (Conventional and Superficial)

Cardiac Adult
Peripheral Vessel (also known as Peripheral Vascular)

Indicated uses are different for different transducers. The Product Data sheet for the
system contains a table listing the indicated uses for each transducer that can be used
with the system.

Contraindications

The bk3000 ultrasound system is not intended for ophthalmic use or any use
causing the acoustic beam to pass through the eye.
The Cardiac Adult application is not intended for direct use on the heart.

* This application currently not for sale

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Chapter 2
Safety Information
The system can be used for continuous operation, but imaging duration for individual
patients must not exceed 60 minutes. We recommend, however, that you turn off the
system at the end of each workday.

Safety Information
This user guide contains cautions, warnings and other information about what you
must do to ensure the safe and proper performance of the ultrasound system. You
must also follow local government rules and guidelines at all times.
WARNING
Warnings contain information that is important for avoiding personal injury.

Caution
Cautions contain information and instructions that must be followed to avoid
damaging equipment, data, or software.
NOTE: Notes contain information that you should be aware of.

Safety Symbols and Information on the Equipment

Table 2-1 contains brief explanations of the symbols and information used to label
the equipment. (Some labels in the table may appear on the transducer.)
BK Medical disclaims all responsibility for the operating safety, reliability and
performance of the equipment if these symbols and warnings are disregarded in any
way.
Symbol

Name

Description

Caution or Warning

Consult accompanying user guides when you

encounter this sign on the instrument, to avoid
reducing its safety.

Consult instructions Consult user guide or other instructions.

for use
Follow instructions
for use

Consult user guide or other instructions.

Pushing prohibited

Do not use excessive force to push the system.

Excessive force when pushing over uneven surfaces
can cause the system to overbalance and tip.

Table 2-1. Symbols and information on the equipment.

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Symbol

3D56

Name

Description

Keep hands clear

Show caution when you adjust the system monitor.

Manufacturer

Legal manufacturer.

UL Classification for
Canada and US

UL requirements are met for special conditions.

Rx only

Federal law in North America restricts this device to

sale to, or on the order of, a physician.

Potential
Equalization

Terminal connected to the chassis. Should be

connected to corresponding terminals on other
equipment to eliminate potential differences.

Ground (earth)

Additional protective ground (earth).

Type BF

BF: Isolated from ground.

Maximum patient leakage current under
Normal condition 100A
Single-fault condition 500A

Type BF

BF, defibrillator-proof

Type B

B: Maximum patient leakage current under

Normal condition 100A
Single-fault condition 500A

Sealing

Dust- and immersion-protected according to EN

60529.

Standby

Symbol on ON/Standby button on back of scanner

unit used to turn system on and off.

ESD (electrostatic
discharge)

Do not touch pins in connectors with this symbol

unless you follow ESD precautionary procedures.

WEEE waste

Within the EU, when you discard the equipment, you

must send it to appropriate facilities for recovery and
recycling.

China ROHS 25 Years Environmentally Friendly Use Period for ROHS is 25

Lifetime
years.
Table 2-1. Symbols and information on the equipment. (continued)

General Safety Precautions

The ultrasound system is designed and tested in accordance with EN/IEC 60601-1
(2006) (Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance) and
EN 60601237 (2007) (Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential
performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment).

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The system also complies with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 (2005) and CAN/CSA
C22.2 No.601.1 (2008).
It fulfills the requirements for dust protection (IP20) for ordinary equipment
specified in EN 60529.
Caution Rx-c1
Physicians
only

Federal law in North America restricts this device to sale to, or on the order of, a
physician.

WARNING GS-w1
Proper
Training

Before you attempt to use BK Medical equipment, you should be trained in

ultrasonography or be under the supervision of someone who is trained in
ultrasonography. You should also be thoroughly familiar with the safe operation of your
ultrasound system: read all the user documentation that accompanies it.
No further training is required, but BK Medical offers training in how to use the system.
Consult your BK Medical representative for information.

WARNING GS-w2
Equipment
failure

If at any time the system malfunctions, or the image is severely distorted or degraded, or
you suspect in any way that the system is not functioning correctly:
Remove all transducers from contact with the patient.
Turn off the system. Unplug the system from the power source.
Do not try to repair the system yourself.
Contact your BK Medical representative or hospital technician.

WARNING GS-w3
Isolating the
system

The power supply cord connects the equipment to the line voltage. To isolate the
equipment, you must unplug the power supply cord from the power source. Do this
before you try to make any repairs to the system.

Caution S-c2
Spilled
liquids

Do not spill liquids on the equipment.

Caution S-c3
Condensation

Large variations in temperature or humidity may cause water to condense inside the
system. If this happens, the system may fail to operate properly. Always let the system
come to room temperature before you plug it in.
Wait at least 2 hours after the system has been subjected to major changes in
temperature or humidity.
If there is visible evidence of condensation, wait at least 8 hours.

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Before you use the equipment, make sure that all the safety requirements described
in this chapter have been satisfied.

Mechanical Safety
Mechanical failure or unintended use of ultrasound equipment can result in physical
injury to patients or operators.
WARNING MS-w1
Mechanical
injury

Be careful to avoid the following potential sources of injury:

Parts of the body can be pinched by moveable parts of the equipment, such as the
control panel.
Tilting the system can cause it to be unstable and injure someone.
Do not lean or sit on the control panel or any other part of the system. The control panel
or monitor can break if subjected to heavy weights or impact.

WARNING MS-w2
All parts
must be
stable

When parts of the equipment can be mounted individually (for example, for use in an
operating room) each part must be securely mounted to a stable support so that it does
not tip, fall or come loose and injure someone.

WARNING MS-w3
Dont drop
the scanner
unit

To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, if you handle the scanner unit by itself,
make sure you have a firm grip so that you do not drop it. Note that it may be hot.

WARNING MS-w4
Dont push
too hard

To avoid injury and equipment damage, do not push the system too hard, especially when
you roll the system over an uneven surface. Applying excessive force near the top could
cause the system to overbalance and tilt.

Explosion Hazards
WARNING EH-w1
Explosion
hazards

The equipment is not designed to be used in potentially explosive environments. It should

not be operated in the presence of flammable liquids or gases, or in oxygen-enriched
atmospheres.
There is a possible explosion hazard if the equipment is used in the presence of flammable
anesthetic. The system should be placed at least 25cm (10 inches) from the patient.
The ultrasound system contains a lithium battery. Never remove or replace this battery.
The lithium battery must not be removed except by a BK Medical service representative.

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Electrical Safety
WARNING ES-w1
Do not use a
power strip

Do not plug the equipment into an ordinary power strip. If the ground connection fails,
this is dangerous because
the total leakage current for all the connected equipment can exceed the limits
specified in EN/IEC 60601-1 (Part 1: General requirements for safety).
the impedance of the ground connection could exceed the limits specified in EN/IEC
60601-1.

WARNING ES-w3
Electrical
shock

You risk electrical shock if you try to get inside the equipment (other than opening a cover
to access connectors or batteries described in the user guide). Do not allow anyone but
qualified service personnel to service the equipment.

ESD Training
The ESD Symbol
Anyone using the equipment must be able to recognize the ESD symbol and
understand how to take the necessary precautionary procedures, as described in the
caution below.
Caution ESD-c1
ESD

Do not touch pins in connectors that have the ESD symbol

. Do not connect
anything to them unless you follow these ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautionary
procedures:
Discharge your body to ground before you touch the pins with your hand or a tool. For
example, touch an unpainted metal part of the system cover.
You can use a wrist strap connected to the additional protective ground or potential
equalization terminal on the system if that is more convenient.

Interference
The 2300 Ultrasound System is suitable for use in all establishments, other than
domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low-voltage
power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

Electrical Noise
WARNING EN-w1
Electrical
noise

Electrical noise from nearby devices such as electrosurgical devices or from devices that
can transmit electrical noise to the AC line may cause disturbances in ultrasound images.
This could increase the risk during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

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Electromagnetic Interference
Medical electrical equipment requires special precautions regarding EMC
(electromagnetic compatibility). You must follow the instructions in this chapter
when you install the system and put it into service.
If the image is distorted, it may be necessary to position the system further from
sources of electromagnetic interference or to install magnetic shielding.
WARNING EMC-w1
Other
equipment
nearby

Do not use this equipment adjacent to other equipment. If you must place it next to or
stacked with other equipment, verify that it operates normally there and neither causes
nor is affected by electromagnetic interference.

EMC noise can reduce the usable image depth. Therefore, to avoid having to repeat
an ultrasound examination, you must make sure beforehand that the ultrasound
system can be used for the examination. Repeating an examination can be regarded
as a potential risk that should be avoided, especially if the examination involves
transducers used intracorporeally or transducers used for puncture.

RF (Radio Frequency) Interference

Portable and mobile RF (radio frequency) communication equipment can affect the
system, but the system will remain safe and meet essential performance
requirements.
An ultrasound system intentionally receives RF electromagnetic energy for the
purpose of its operation. The transducers are very sensitive to frequencies within
their signal frequency range (0.3MHz to 80MHz). Therefore RF equipment
operating in this frequency range can affect the ultrasound image. However, if
disturbances occur, they will appear as white lines in the ultrasound image and
cannot be confused with physiological signals.
Caution Inter-c1
Possible
interference
sources

Other equipment may interfere with the system, even if that other equipment
complies with CISPR (International Special Committee on Radio Interference)
emission requirements.

Caution Inter-c2
Use specified
equipment
only

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Caution: If you use accessories, transducers or cables with the system, other than those
specified, increased emission or decreased immunity of the system may result.

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WARNING I-w1
Installation
safety
requirement

To ensure safe performance, a qualified electrician or hospital safety personnel must verify
that the equipment is correctly installed and that it complies with the following safety
requirements:
Use only the original power supply cord. In the USA, this is fitted with a hospital grade
three-prong grounded power plug. Never try to remove or change the plug on the
power supply cord.
All equipment must only be connected to a grounded AC power supply (or wall outlet)
that meets EN/IEC/NEC requirements or applicable local regulations. The examination
rooms grounding system should be checked regularly by a qualified electrician or
hospital safety personnel.
Never use extension cords. The increased length of the cord will increase the resistance
of the protective ground conductor and may increase the equipments leakage current
beyond an acceptable level.
Keep power cords, sockets and plugs clean and dry at all times.
Make sure that the power supply cord cannot be accidentally disconnected from the
power source or the equipment.

Original
power cords

If the original power cords are missing or damaged, you must order new ones from
your local BK Medical representative.

Additional Protective Ground and Potential Equalization

An additional protective ground can be connected to the
control panel, see Fig 2-1.

terminal underneath the

The potential equalization terminal underneath the control panel is connected to

the system chassis. It can be connected to corresponding terminals on other
equipment to eliminate potential differences. Do NOT use it for additional protective
grounding.

Figure 2-1. The terminals for potential equalization

are underneath the control panel.

and additional protective ground

Connecting Other Equipment

For connection to other equipment, BK Medical systems have a communication
protocol on top of TCP/IP

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WARNING C-w1
Connection
guidelines

Follow the guidelines in EN60601-1-1 (Safety requirements for medical electrical systems)
when you connect the system to other equipment.

Network Connection
BK Medicals range of ultrasound systems comply with the DICOM standard for
handling, storing, printing and transmitting information in medical imaging.
DICOM includes a file format definition and a network communication protocol
which facilitates the exchange of data between electronic medical systems.
For detailed information about:

network requirements
network configuration
workflow between devices
technical specifications
safety specifications

see BK Medicals DICOM conformance statement at

www.analogicultrasound.com/support/bk-medical/DICOM

Network Security
It is the responsibility of the on-site personnel or technician to maintain the ITnetwork and identify, analyze, evaluate and control new risks caused by a change in
the network configuration.
If the applicable network connection does not meet the required characteristics of the
IT-network, the following hazardous situations may occur:

Corrupt patient data due to network errors, see Warning Exam-w3 on page 26
System is unable to use the network due to faulty or overloaded network, see
Warning GS-w1 on page 11

System overloads the network causing other equipment to fail.

NOTE: If your system interacts with other equipment directly or indirectly you must
ensure that your network is properly dimensioned and that critical equipment is
placed on a separate network. Otherwise you could risk overloading the network and
your equipment failing.

Network
guidelines

Network Printing
For printing on network printers, BK Medical supports protocols PCL 5, PCL 6 and
PS (Post Script).

Connectors
PC connectors for connecting the system to other equipment such as approved
printers and video equipment are located on the rear of the system. See Fig 2-3.

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Some connectors are used by the system. Do not use connectors that are not labelled
in Fig 2-3.
More information about the connectors is in Table 2-2. Information about the cables
to use is in Table 2-4.
The bk3000 ultrasound system has four transducer sockets on the side of the system.
See Fig 2-2.

Figure 2-2. Transducer sockets.

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Power supply
cord goes here

Figure 2-3. System connectors.

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Symbol

Connector

Additional Information

DVI-I

Connector for auxiliary DVI or VGA

monitor.

Composite/S-video Out

7-pin S-video connector (see Table 2-3 for

pin layout) that can be adapted to a
composite video output
(see Table 2-3).

Microphone

Microphone connector

Audio In
Audio Out
4 USB 2.0 connectors, A-type

500mA current limit on each.

10/100/1000 Ethernet

LAN: 10/100/1000 LAN connector, RJ45.

Table 2-2. System connectors.

Video Output
Although 4 different video output signal formats are available, the image quality is
not the same for all of them.
DVI gives best
image quality

To get the best image quality possible, connect your monitor or other video
equipment using the output signal that gives the highest quality image. See the list
below.
Output signal types (in order of quality, with digital DVI highest)

1
2
3
4

DVI - digital output that gives the best image quality.

VGA this analog output from the DVI connector gives slightly poorer image
quality than the digital DVI output.
S-video analog output
Composite signal with the most loss of information

If you must use a cable that does not have a DVI connector, you may need to use an
adapter. Table 2-3 shows you which adapters can be used.

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Cable Connectors
(in order of preference)

Adapter

2300 Connector

HDMI

Adapter needed

DVI-I

Not needed

DVI-I

DVI-D

DVI to VGA adapter (2 views)

15-pin (VGA)

DVI-I

7-pin S-video to Composite +

BNC (female) to Phone (male)

BNC (Composite)

Phono RCA (Composite)

7-pin S-video to Composite

2 connectors
(S-video and composite)

7-pin S-video to
S-video/Composite

(same view on both

connectors)
Table 2-3. Video connectors and adapters.

EMC Requirements
To fulfill EMC requirements, cables attached to the system must be shielded and no
longer than 5 m.

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Connector name

Cable type

Type and length

DVI-I

Dual link

Shielded, 5 m

S-video/composite Out

S-video

Shielded, 5 m

Audio In

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

Shielded, 5 m

Audio Out

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

Shielded, 5 m

USB 1

USB, 2.0

Shielded, 5 m

USB 2

USB, 2.0

Shielded, 5 m

USB 3

USB, 2.0

Shielded, 5 m

USB 4

USB, 2.0

Shielded, 5 m

USB 5

USB, 3.0

Shielded, 5 m

USB 6

USB, 3.0

Shielded, 5 m

10/100/1000 Ethernet

Network, CAT6E

Shielded, 5 m

Table 2-4. List of cables used in testing for EMC compliance

Do not attach transducers and other accessories unless the user guide for the
transducer or accessory states that it can be used with this system. Attaching other
equipment may cause an increase in electromagnetic emissions or may cause the
system to be more sensitive to electromagnetic interference.

Isolation of DICOM Network

The system must not be galvanically connected to a computer network (DICOM )
that has not been isolated. If the network is not isolated, the system must be
connected via a network isolator DP0925 .

Wireless Networks1
The system can be connected to a wireless network for printing and archiving data.
A Wi-Fi dongle and a 30 cm USB 3.0 extender cable are supplied with the system.
Connect the dongle to the extender cable and insert into one of the USB 3.0
connectors (see Fig 2-3 on page 18).

Connecting to a Wireless Network

You must establish a secure wireless network at your hospital, clinic or institution,
including a password for the network, before you can use the systems Wi-Fi for
printing and archiving.

1. Wi-Fi on the bk3000 has not been market cleared by the FDA or licensed by Health Canada.

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Figure 2-4. Position of the Wi-Fi symbol on the screen.

To connect to a wireless network, click the Wi-Fi logo, choose the appropriate
network, and type in the password.

Figure 2-5. Wi-Fi connection window.

You only have to type in a password the first time you connect to a specific network.
When you turn on the system an attempt is made to reconnect to the network that the
system was connected to before it was turned off.
Weak vs.
strong signal

No wireless
connection

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The bars in the Wi-Fi logo represents the signal strength. The more lit bars in the
logo, the stronger the signal.
When the system is not connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi logo has a red X
over it.
An advanced Wi-Fi setting option is available on the system using Windows
configurations. Always follow the security procedures that have been established for
your hospital, clinic or institution, as well as national guidelines. Contact your BK
Medical service representative for more information.

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Additional characteristics
Data throughput

Max. 150 Mbps

Latency

Depends on network setup

Integrity

Full integrity of archiving operations

Security characteristics

Support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption.

Enterprise encryption (802.1x) requires
assistance from an authorized BK Medical
technician.

Spectrum management

None required

When you transmit data over a wireless network, some special considerations apply.
In particular, the network connections must be set up correctly. See Warning GS-w1
on page 11.
NOTE: The system only supports one network at a time.

If the system loses connection with the network while transmitting (for example,
because it is moved out of range of the network during a transmission), the pending
data is stored temporarily and re-transmitted when the connection is re-established.
For information on saving and printing using the DICOM protocol, see the DICOM
chapter in Flex Focus 1202 Advanced User Guide (16-01249-EN-00).
Caution: Wifi-c1
The network must be set up correctly so that data is sent to the correct location. Otherwise
data can be lost or accessed by unauthorized people.

Caution: Wifi-c2
A safe encrypted protocol for data transmission, approved by the hospital, must be used.
This is to prevent unauthorized people from getting access to the data.

Medical Equipment
WARNING ME-wS1
Power
source

Follow the guidelines in EN 6060111 (Safety requirements for medical electrical systems).
Equipment that complies with the requirements of EN/IEC 606011 (Part 1: General
requirements for safety) ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 or CSA C22.2 No. 601.1M90 can be
connected to the system, but one of the following conditions must be fulfilled:
Each piece of equipment is plugged directly into an independent wall power outlet.
or

The system and other equipment are plugged into an external common isolation
transformer to control the leakage current during a ground connection fault.

If in doubt, contact your local BK Medical representative.

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WARNING ME-w2
Printers and
auxiliary
power outlet
ON/Standby
button does
not turn off
outlet

An approved printer, specified in the Product Data sheet, can be connected to the internal
auxiliary power outlet on the system. Do not use the auxiliary power outlet on the bk3000
ultrasound system for any other equipment.
The auxiliary power outlet is still live even when the ON/Standby button on the system is
turned off. To remove voltage from this outlet, you must unplug the power supply cord
from the power source.

Non-Medical Equipment
WARNING NME-w1
Follow the guidelines in EN 6060111 (Safety requirements for medical electrical systems).
If you connect non-medical equipment (instruments that do not comply with safety
requirements for medical equipment, such as a video monitor, video recorder, endoscopic
camera control unit or other documentation device), this equipment must be placed
outside the patient environment (1.5m from the bed, for example). The equipment must
fulfill the relevant EN standard or other applicable national or international standard.
One of the following conditions must be fulfilled:
The system and other equipment are plugged into an external common isolation
transformer to control the leakage current during a ground connection fault.
or

The system is grounded with an additional safety ground connection (see Additional
Protective Ground and Potential Equalization on page 15).

If in doubt, contact your local BK Medical representative.

Computer Security
When the 2300 Ultrasound System is connected to a hospital network, BK Medical
does not take any responsibility for computer viruses from the network that may
infect the bk3000.
Caution CS-c1
Check
external
media

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You must perform a virus check on any external storage medium (USB device or DVD) to
make sure that it is virus-free before you connect it to the system.

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Service and Repair

WARNING SR-w1
Service and repair of BK Medical electromedical equipment must be carried out only by
the manufacturer or its authorized representatives. BK Medical reserves the right to
disclaim all responsibility, including but not limited to responsibility for the operating
safety, reliability and performance of equipment serviced or repaired by other parties.
After service or repairs have been carried out, a qualified electrician or hospital technician
should verify the safety of all equipment.

Authorized
personnel

Transducers
WARNING T-w1
Electrical
shock

The transducer sockets contain terminals with 3.3V. Do not touch the patient while you
are touching an uncovered socket.

WARNING T-w2
Type B
transducers

When using Type B (non-isolated) transducers, carefully check all electrical equipment
within the patient area. Also, consider using additional protective grounding.

WARNING T-w3
Electrical
burns

Do not leave transducers in contact with the patient when using HF electrosurgical
equipment.

BK Medical transducers fulfill EMC requirements when they are outside as well as
inside the patients body.
WARNING T-w4
Surface
temperature
on array

Do not turn the transducer on and allow it to scan into mid-air without ultrasound gel
applied to the surface of the array. Doing so may cause the surface temperature on the
array to heat up to 27 C above room temperature (measured according to EN 606012
37 (Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring
equipment)). To avoid this, freeze the image when the transducer is not used for imaging.

During an Examination
Checking the Date
Before you start imaging, verify that the date and time displayed on the monitor are
correct.
WARNING Exam-w1
Date

An incorrect date or time will make documentation of the image incorrect and may also
cause some calculated values to be incorrect.

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WARNING Exam-w2
Patient ID
required

You must enter a new patient ID before you image a new patient. Otherwise the
documentation will not contain the correct patient identification, and you will not be able
to capture images and clips. We recommend that you enter the complete name of the
patient.

WARNING Exam-w3
Verify
patient ID

Verify that the patient name and ID are correct.

Verifying the Transducer Type

WARNING Exam-w4
Type
number
displayed
must match
number on
transducer

Before you start to image, verify that the type number on the transducer matches the
number displayed on the monitor. In case of any inconsistency, stop imaging, turn off the
system, and contact your local BK Medical representative.

Measurements
Pay careful attention when you position cursors to make measurements on a scanned
image or on a Doppler curve.
WARNING M-w1
Polygon
measuring
tool

To prevent wrongful diagnosis, you must be aware that:

When you use the polygon measuring tool, if the sides of the polygon intersect
(as in forming a curve like a figure eight, for example), the area calculation is
incorrect. In this case, the calculated area of the polygon is the area of the bigger
loop minus the area of the smaller loop.

WARNING M-w2
Using
Doppler
curves

Drawings of Doppler curves, manual and automatic, are meant as tools for positioning
cursors so that measurements based on the curves can be calculated automatically. The
system has no facilities for checking whether the automatic measurements are
reasonable. Curves drawn on very noisy spectra may lead to misplacement of
measurement cursors. Make sure that measurement cursors are positioned so that the
results are reasonable. If they are not, you must adjust the position of the cursors manually.

Nuchal Translucency
Caution NT-c1
Nuchal
translucency

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You must be adequately trained before you attempt to make nuchal translucency
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VFI - Vector Flow Imaging1

WARNING VFI-w1
Artifacts

Before you turn on VFI, check the B-mode image to make sure there are no artifacts visible
in the blood vessel. If there are strong artifacts in the B-mode image, the arrows in VFI may
be pulled to point in a more axial direction (toward or away from the transducer),
especially in low flow situations with correspondingly low PRF. These artifacts will not
affect the color mode (CFM) image, so it is important to check in B-mode.

WARNING VFI-w2
Arrow
aliasing

Check to make sure the VFI arrows are not aliasing before you activate the assisted
Doppler gate placement. Otherwise, the Doppler gate will not be positioned correctly.

WARNING VFI-w3
Diameter
markers

Check to make sure that the diameter markers correspond to the inner vessel wall and that
the connecting line between the markers is perpendicular to the direction of the vessel.
Otherwise, the real-time volume flow measurement may not be precise.

WARNING VFI-w4
Doppler gate
large
enough

Check to make sure that the Doppler gate covers the entire vessel. Otherwise, the realtime volume flow measurement may not be precise.

WARNING VFI-w5
Doppler gate
over only
one vessel

Check to make sure that the Doppler gate only covers one vessel. Otherwise, the real-time
volume flow measurement may not be precise.

WARNING VFI-w6
Doppler
spectrum
aliasing

Check to make sure that the Doppler spectrum does not alias. Otherwise, the real-time
volume flow measurement may not be precise.

Puncture and Brachytherapy

WARNING P-w1
Verify
transducer
type number

Before you start to imaging, verify that the type number or description of the puncture
attachment you are using match the number displayed on the monitor. Also make sure
that the needle guide is positioned correctly. If the numbers do not match, or if the needle
guide position is not correct, the puncture line on the monitor may not correspond to the
true puncture path in the tissue. In case of any inconsistency, stop imaging, turn off the
system, and contact your local BK Medical representative.

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WARNING P-w2
Verify
puncture
guide type
number

Verify that the type number of the puncture guide displayed on the monitor corresponds
to the puncture guide that you are actually using. If the number is incorrect, the puncture
line on the monitor may not correspond to the true puncture path in the tissue.

WARNING P-w4
Watch the
needle tip

The puncture line on the image is an indication of the expected needle path. The needle
tip echo should be monitored at all times so any deviation from the desired path can be
corrected.
NOTE: If the image depth is set very low (to see tissue close to the transducer with

high magnification), the needle tip echo can be outside the displayed image area. To
see the needle tip in this case, zoom out so the full needle path is visible or pan the
image to the side (to keep the high magnification).
WARNING P-w3
Offset
changes

Changes you make to the offset of a programmable puncture guide or brachy matrix will
affect ALL programmable puncture guides and brachy matrixes. This could lead to
incorrect puncture lines or matrix positions for a different guide than the one you wanted
to change.

Brachytherapy and Prostate Transperineal Biopsy

WARNING B-w1
Verify matrix
type and
coordinates

Verify that the matrix type and coordinates displayed on the monitor agree with the actual
matrix template you are using.

WARNING B-w2
Verify userdefined
matrix

If you create a user-defined matrix, it is your responsibility to verify that the matrix that
appears on the monitor corresponds to the physical matrix you are using.

WARNING B-w3
Verify matrix
alignment

Before you use the matrix for seed implantation or biopsy, check the matrix offset value to
verify that it corresponds with the chosen matrix. Then check the matrix alignment. See
Care, Cleaning & Safety for instructions.

3D
Pay particular care to the following safety issues when operating the 3D system.

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WARNING 3D-w2
Untracked
freehand

You cannot make accurate measurements on a 3D data set acquired using the untracked
freehand method.

If you start to make a measurement on a 3D data set acquired using the untracked
freehand method, the following warning appears on the monitor:
Warning on
monitor

Symbol

Description
Measurement will not be accurate.

Picture in Picture
WARNING PIP-1
PiP must not
cover
important
information

When you use Picture in Picture, do not cover critical information (such as TI or MI) on the
monitor. Make sure that all important information will appear if you print or save the
ultrasound image.

Acoustic Output
General
Medical research has yet to prove whether or not ultrasound causes biological
effects. Therefore, prudent use considerations require you to follow certain
guidelines; see EN60601-2-37 (Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic
medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment).

Prudent Use
WARNING AO-w1
Exposure
level

Always keep the exposure level (the acoustic output level and the exposure time) as low as
possible.

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Image patients only when clinical reasons make it necessary.

Keep exposure time as short as possible.
Be careful to prepare the patient correctly so that you get the best possible
image.
Start imaging at a low acoustic output level (see Thermal and Mechanical
Indices on page 30) and increase the level only as much as necessary to obtain
a satisfactory image.
If you switch from an application requiring high acoustic output levels (see
Functions Affecting Acoustic Output on page 32), to one that requires lower
levels (fetal imaging, for example), be sure to reset the levels before you image.
(For example, start in B-mode.)
Take into account all the types of tissue that may be affected. For example, when
imaging a breast, it may be appropriate to monitor the TI in bone rather than in
soft tissue because the ribs will be subjected to ultrasound.

WARNING AO-w2
Appropriate
transducer

To avoid tissue damage, always use the transducer best suited to the examination.

Acoustic output data for transducers used with the system are given in the Technical
Data (BZ2100) that accompanies this user guide. The uncertainty level for each
parameter is also listed. For definitions of the parameters, refer to the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) Guide as well as EN 60601-2-37 (Particular requirements for
the safety of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment) and
AIUM/NEMA standards.
The routes (or tracks) available for clearance by the FDA are well-defined. Track 3
is for diagnostic ultrasound systems that follow the Output Display Standard. Under
Track 3, acoustic output will not be evaluated on an application-specific basis, but
the maximum derated Spatial PeakTemporal Average Intensity (ISPTA) must be
720mW/cm , the maximum Mechanical Index (MI) must be 1.9, and the
maximum Thermal Index (TI) must be 6. All BK Medical transducers for use with
the 2300 Ultrasound System are Track 3.
2

Monitor Display
The Mechanical Index (MI) and Thermal Index (TI) can be viewed in all imaging
modes.

Thermal and Mechanical Indices

The MI and TI indices are intended to allow users to implement the ALARA (As
Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle using an indicator related to a potential
bioeffect.
The full details of the indices are given in references EN60601-2-37 and
AIUM/NEMA standard, but the formulas are given below.

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MI Formula
P r0,3 z sp
MI = -----------------------fc

where the variables are defined in the table below.

Variable

Definition

Pr0.3(zsp)

Peak Rarefactional Pressure (MPa), derated by 0.3dB/cmMHz, measured at zsp,

the point on the beam axis where pulse intensity integral (PII0.3) is maximum

fc

measured center frequency (in MHz)

TI Formula
W0
TI = -----------W deg

where the variables are defined in the table below.

Variable Definition

Blood
perfusion and
TI

Fever

W0

time-averaged acoustic power of the source or other power parameter (W)

Wdeg

estimated power necessary to raise the temperature of the target tissue one
degree Celsius (W/C)

As a rule of thumb, the Thermal Index (TI) indicates the highest expected
temperature increase in degrees Celsius. It is based on an average level of blood
perfusion. The displayed TI may underestimate the temperature rise in poorly
perfused tissues; you must take this into account when deciding on the maximum TI
you will allow. Conversely, in areas with a rich perfusion of blood the temperature
increase will be less than the displayed TI indicates.
A temperature increase of one degree Celsius increase in a patient with fever may
cause complications in certain circumstances; it may be safer to delay the
investigation.

Acoustic Output Measurement

All values are measured in water according to the EN 60601-2-37 and AIUM/NEMA
display standards. For some of the acoustic parameters, an estimated in situ derated
value is given. This is derived assuming a tissue attenuation of 0.3 dB/(cmMHz)
when the estimated in situ derated value (I) is described by the following equation:
I formula

I = I w exp 0,069fz

where the variables are defined in the table below.

Variable Definition
IW

Intensity in water at the position where I is maximum

transducer frequency (in MHz)

distance (in cm) from the transducer face to the position where I is maximum

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It should be stressed that the in situ values given are only applicable when there is
attenuating tissue between the transducer face and the focal point.

Possibility of Adverse Effects

Although it is believed that diagnostic ultrasound causes no significant biological
effects in mammalian tissue, the user should be aware of the hypothetical
possibilities of adverse effects.
Fetal imaging

Current scientific and clinical concern over possible adverse effects is particularly
focused on fetal ultrasound imaging. It is due to the increased sensitivity of
mammalian cells and organs at this phase of their development and the fact that such
a risk could have profound implications on public health. If you use high acoustic
output levels for some reason (see Functions Affecting Acoustic Output, below),
be sure to return to B-mode alone and turn down the power level before you do any
fetal imaging.

Functions Affecting Acoustic Output

The system has a control function that ensures that neither the ISPTA nor MI nor TI
value exceeds the maximum allowable value. When necessary, the system will
reduce the output voltage and/or PRF (pulse repetition frequency) to the transducer
to comply with requirements.
Some of the system functions can affect the acoustic output, as listed here.
(Instructions for using these functions are given in the relevant sections of this user
guide.)

Sizing functions such as ROI (region of interest) in general, smaller size

results in higher acoustic intensity because the pulse repetition frequency (PRF)
is higher or the ultrasound beam is more strongly focused.
Focus in general, strongly focusing the beam makes the acoustic intensity
higher.
Frame rate higher frame rate results in higher acoustic intensity.
Range increasing the Doppler range increases the acoustic intensity by
increasing the PRF.
CFM Resolution higher resolution increases the acoustic output.
Color box size narrowing the color box generally increases the acoustic output
within it.

The user can set a Thermal Index limit. This will provide an upper limit for acoustic
output.

Default Acoustic Output

After the system has been turned off, the transducers will start in the default setup
when the system is turned on again. The default setup may be factory-defined or
defined by the user.
The factory-defined default setup values of acoustic output for each transducer are
listed in the Technical Data (BZ2100).

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These setups have been optimized to give the best compromise between low acoustic
output and enough power to obtain the image features as quickly as possible. This is
part of the ALARA principle. The factory default setup for all transducers is B-Mode
to ensure the lowest acoustic output when you start imaging.
When you enter a new patient ID, by default the transducer setup will be reset to the
factory setup.
Fetal imaging

When you use transducers intended for fetal imaging, it is important to make sure
that the default settings are appropriate and to reset to the default setting before
imaging a new patient.

Clinical Measurements: Ranges and Accuracies

This section states the accuracies for measurements made using the BK Medical
range of ultrasound systems. A table containing accuracies for specific transducers
can be found in the Technical Data (BZ2100) that accompanies this user guide.
The measurement accuracies are based on the assumption of ideal tissue, that is, a
tissue characterized by a sound velocity of 1540 m/s. When making clinical
measurements with ultrasound, errors may arise which are not taken into account in
this section. For example,

The sound velocity may vary from approximately 1450 m/s in fatty tissue to
1585 m/s in muscle. This can, in simple cases, give rise to errors of up to 6% for
linear measurements. This inaccuracy may be further increased by refraction
occurring at tissue boundaries.
The user can introduce errors when using approximate formulas, when
positioning the systems calipers with respect to the ultrasound image and when
outlining structures in the image.
The ellipsoid volume approximation, described in this user guide, is only
applicable when the cross section of the structure being studied approximates an
ellipse (the circle being a special ellipse), and when the structure is roughly
symmetrical about the selected axis of rotation

NOTE: The choice of the axis of rotation is important for the calculation of the

volume. A vertical axis gives a different volume than a horizontal axis.

The minimum requirement is that the cross section outlined by the user should be
convex. If the user draws a non-convex outline, an inaccuracy is introduced which is
not taken into account in this section. In this case, the system calculates and displays
the convex hull of the figure, that is, the smallest convex figure containing the nonconvex figure outlined by the user (see Fig 2-6). The system bases the calculation of
the ellipsoid volume on the convex hull.

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Figure 2-6. The dotted line indicates the convex hull of the non-convex figure.

Measuring volume using a stepping method produces an approximation caused by

the finite number of steps in the measurement. The user must always try to assess
how large an inaccuracy is introduced by the selected step size, that is, the distance
between organ cross sections.

Geometric Measurements
2D Measurements
The geometric measurements performed by BK Medical ultrasound systems are
distance, perimeter, area and ellipsoid volume. The accuracy of these measurements
is influenced by the following factors:

Transducer geometry
Rounding of results
Resolution of digital image memory

3D Measurements
The 3D volume is found by summing the marked area in the individual slices and
multiplying by a factor that includes the distance between the slices and their relative
orientation.
To obtain the accuracies listed in the table in the Technical Data (BZ2100), you must
ensure that the calculation is based on contributions from at least 10 slices for very
regular shapes and more for irregular shapes. It must also be possible to discriminate
the boundary of the object from the surrounding tissue.
Volume
accuracy

The volume accuracy in the table is given as a percentage of the captured 3D volume
starting with the first slice and ending with the last slice that intersects the object of
interest.
If the 2D ROI (region of interest) is set to be much larger than the object, the accuracy
as a percentage of the object volume can be much worse (higher percent).
NOTE: To ensure that the accuracy of your volume measurement is as high as
possible, make sure that the object you are interested in fills the region of interest as
much as possible.

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area accuracy

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The accuracy of a distance measurement on a 3D image will never be better than 6%;
the accuracy of an area measurement on a 3D image will never be better than 6%.

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In the table in the Technical Data (BZ2100), the overall measurement accuracy for a
full range measurement is given in the right-hand column for each measurement. The
footnote below the table states the digital image resolution.

Time Measurements
In M-mode and spectral Doppler mode, data is displayed along a time axis. It is
possible to measure time differences. The accuracy for a time difference
measurement is

Rounded to the nearest: 0.01s

Accuracy: 0.01 x t
where t is the full time scale of the image field.

Doppler Measurements
In measuring blood flow velocity it is assumed that the measured power spectral
distribution of the Doppler signal equals the blood cell velocity distribution.
The measurement accuracy of blood flow velocity is heavily dependent on the angle
between the ultrasound beam and the velocity vector of the blood cells. The
velocity accuracies given in the Technical Data (BZ2100) are valid for = 55. To
find the percentage accuracy for other angles, multiply the stated accuracy by
cos cos + 1,8
----------------------------------------------- 100 + 0,5

cos

If the blood velocity exceeds the selected velocity range, aliasing occurs,
corresponding to an overload condition of the measurement system.

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Numerics

3D

earth. See ground.

electrical noise 13
electrical safety 15
electrical shock 13
electromagnetic compatibility. See EMC.
electromagnetic interference 14
EMC
attaching cables 20
data in BZ2100 5
noise, checking for 14
precautions 14
equipment failure 11
ESD
precautions 13
symbol 10, 13
training 13
essential performance 5
examination, performing basic. See Getting Started.
examination, viewing. See Getting Started.
explosion hazards 12
exposure level 29
extension cord, do not use 15

warning about untracked freehand and measurements 29

A
accuracy
2D geometric measurements 34
3D distance 34
3D measurements 34
3D volume 34
clinical measurements explained 33
Doppler measurements 35
time difference measurements 35
acoustic output
default 32
factors affecting 32
measurement 3132
ALARA principle 30, 33
auxiliary power outlet 24

B
biopsy. See puncture.
brachytherapy
warning about checking matrix 28
warning about user-defined matrixes 28
warning to verify matrix type and coordinates 28
brightness, adjusting monitor. See Getting Started.

C
caution or warning, symbol 9
Cautions
about 9
displayed on the system 43
center frequency 31
connectors for other equipment
accessing 16
location 16
picture 18
consult instructions for use (symbol) 9
contraindications 7

D
DICOM
conformance statement 16
connection if network is not isolated 21
network isolator 21
standard 16
disposing of the system 10
distorted image 14
Doppler measurements
accuracies 35
warnings 26
Doppler mode
fetal imaging 33

F
fetal imaging, acoustic output settings for 33

G
ground (earth), additional protective
adding 15
symbol 10

H
height, adjusting. See Getting Started.
HF electrosurgical equipment, warning 25

I
image distortion 11, 14
indications for use 7
installation 15
intended use 6
isolation from line voltage 11

K
keys (basic), overview. See Getting Started.

L
leakage current 13, 23, 24
liquids, do not spill on system 11

M
magnetic shielding 14
manufacturer (symbol) 10
measurements, Doppler warnings 26
medical equipment

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MI (Mechanical Index)
and ALARA 30
formula 31
modes of operation 6
monitor brightness, adjusting. See Getting Started.

N
network
guidelines 16
isolator 21
printing, protocols for 16
network security
guidelines 16
responsibility for 16
noise
electrical 13
EMC 14
non-medical equipment, connecting to system 24

O
on and off, turning system. See Getting Started.
ON/Standby button
symbol on 10
warning 24
overbalance and tipping
warning 12
warning symbol 9

P
patient ID
importance of entering 26
verifying 26
Peak Rarefactional Pressure 31
potential equalization
symbol 10
terminal 15
power cord
keep clean and dry 15
original 15
power plug 15
power strip, do not use 13
power supply cord
accidental disconnection 15
use original 15
prostate transperineal biopsy
warning about checking matrix 28
warning about user-defined matrixes 28
warning to verify matrix type and coordinates 28
prudent use 29
puncture
warning about changing offset of programmable
puncture guides or brachy matrixes 28
warning to verify puncture guide number 28
warning to verify transducer type number 27
pushing prohibited, symbol 9

R
radio frequency interference. See RF interference.

RF interference 14

S
safety
electrical 13, 15
transducer 25
saving to USB. See Getting Started.
screen controls, basic, overview. See Getting Started.
sealing (symbol) 10
security, network. See network security.
service and repair 25
standby (symbol) 10
standby button. See Getting Started.
system
isolation from line voltage 11
malfunction 11

T
Technical Data (BZ2100) 5, 30, 33, 34, 35
Thermal Index limit
setting 32
Thermal Index limit, setting 32
TI (Thermal Index)
and ALARA 30
blood perfusion and 31
time measurements 35
tipping and overbalance
warning 12
warning symbol 9
training before using equipment 11
transducer sockets, warning about covering 25
transducer, electrical safety 25
transperineal biopsy
warning about checking matrix 28
warning about user-defined matrixes 28
warning to verify matrix type and coordinates 28
turning system off and on, See Getting Started.
Type B (non-isolated) transducers, warning about 25
Type B (symbol) 10
Type BF (symbol) 10
Type BF, defibrillator-proof (symbol) 10

U
UL (symbol) 10
USB, saving to. See Getting Started.

V
VFI (Vector Flow Imaging), warnings about 27
viewing an examination. See Getting Started.
virus
checking external storage media 24
from network 24

W
Warnings
about 9
displayed on the system 43
waste disposal symbol 10
WEEE waste (symbol) 10

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Wi-Fi
connecting to 21
correct setup and safe protocol required (cautions)
23
network characteristics 23

password 22
signal strength 22
using 21
wireless network. See Wi-Fi.

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Appendix A
Warnings and Cautions Displayed on the System
This appendix contains a list of warnings and cautions that may appear on the system
if you perform an undesirable action or e.g. type in a wrong setting value. Contact a
service technician if you encounter a persistent problem that can not be solved by the
suggested action(s) below.
The list also covers potential system and transducer malfunctions. Always contact a
service technician if the system or the transducer malfunctions, see Warning GS-w2
on page 11.
Warning text

Action (if necessary)

3D volume will not be displayed on video

output connector.
Adjusting the guide's height.
Adjusting the guide's width.
Clip length has been reduced.
Current date and time (%s) are before the
scanner was last run (%s). Check your system
clock.
Default LCD backlight has not been adjusted. Adjust default LCD backlight.
Failed to read general settings from database. Try again.
Failed to save bodymark catalog.

Try again.

Failed to save label catalog.

Try again.

Frame rate has been reduced.

Import after upgrade has already been
performed once.
LCD Display Color has not been calibrated.

Calibrate LCD Display Color.

Contact service technician.

Mechanical synchronization error
detected.\r\nScanning has stopped.\r\nThere
may be a problem with your transducer.
Parking of the transducer %s failed.

Try again.

The following licenses have expired:\n%s.

Install new license.

The guide's height is invalid.

Use valid height setting.

The guide's horizontal holes/cm is invalid.

Use valid horizontal holes/cm setting

The guide's horizontal offset is invalid.

Use valid horizontal offset setting.

The guide's name is invalid.

Use valid guide name.

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Action (if necessary)

The guide's vertical holes/cm is invalid.

Use valid vertical holes/cm setting.

The guide's vertical offset is invalid.

Use valid vertical offset setting.

The guide's width is invalid.

Use valid guide width setting.

The system time is invalid and has been

changed to %s %s.\n\nThe system time can
be set in the setup menu.
The Video Output Mode has been changed.
The system must be restarted for the change
to take effect.
This transducer cannot be used with this
Connect a compatible transducer. See
scanner. Illegal mandatory section in block %i Product Data Sheet for more details.
(%i).
Transducer "%s" cannot be used with this
scanner.

Connect a compatible transducer. See

Product Data Sheet for more details.

Transducer "%s" cannot be used with this

scanner. A hardware upgrade may solve the
problem.

Connect a compatible transducer. See

Product Data Sheet for more details.

Transducer motor overload detected on

connector %s. Make sure the transducer can
rotate freely and then start scanning again.
Transducer not recognized because there is
an illegal CRC in block %i.\n

Contact service technician.

Transducer not recognized because there is

an illegal section in block %i.\n

Contact service technician.

Unable to create backup of database due to

%s.

Contact service technician.

Unable to delete backup of database due to

%s.

Contact service technician.

Warning: MTF Raw volume. Measurements

may be inaccurate!

Continue or discontinue.

Warning: MTF Raw volume. Measurements

may be inaccurate. \nDo you wish to
continue?
Warning: Untracked volume. Measurements
may be inaccurate!

Continue or discontinue.

Warning: Untracked volume. Measurements

may be inaccurate. \nDo you wish to
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Action (if necessary)

"%s" is not a unique name.

Type in a unique name.

"%s" is not a valid number.

Type in a valid number.

%d text(s) has been truncated to %d

characters.
A 3D volume was not acquired because no
mover is connected. Please connect %s.
A 3D volume was not acquired because the Select appropriate mover
connected mover does not match the
selected mover. \nThe connected mover is %s
and the selected mover is %s. \n
A curve cannot have itself as parent curve.
A formula in the measurement contains an
invalid device attribute "%s.%s".

Use valid device attribute.

A formula in the measurement contains an

invalid result name "%s".

Use valid result name.

A formula in the measurement contains an

undefined measurement tool "%s".

Use a defined measurement tool.

A measurement cannot depend on itself.

An error occurred while the patient archiving Try again.
database was being copied.
Click Yes to clear the patient archive. All
patients in the patient archive will be
lost.\nlick No to cancel.
Could not create output file:\n%s

Try again.

Could not create temporary subdirectory for Try again.

outgoing mail data.
Curve name, x-axis and y-axis are required. Do Fill out required fields.
not leave the fields empty.
Empty volume name is not allowed.

Type in volume name.

Error received while writing to file:\n%s

Try again.

Error. The file did not contain a user-defined

puncture guide.

Include user-defined puncture guide.

Failed to acquire 3D volume.\n\n%s

Try again.

Failed to calculate expression "%s": %s.

Try again.

Failed to calculate measurement. \nSyntax

error in formula.

Check formula.

Failed to configure the server.

Try again.

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Action (if necessary)

Failed to connect to SMTP server "%s". (%s)

Try again.

Failed to copy file:\n"%s"\nTo:\n"%s"\n\n%s

Try again.

Failed to copy.

Try again.

Failed to create Diagnostic Setup ID: %s.

Try again.

Failed to create new Pro Package %s.

Try again.

Failed to delete catalog in database.

Try again.

Failed to delete curve in database.

Try again.

Failed to delete measurement in database.

Try again.

Failed to delete the server.

Try again.

Failed to export table "%s". \n%s

Try again.

Failed to import table "%s".\n%s

Try again.

Failed to open file "%s". \n%s

Try again.

Failed to process 3D volume.

Try again.

Failed to read catalog from database.

Try again.

Failed to read deleted Presets.

Try again.

Failed to read key action definitions from

database.

Try again.

Failed to read key assignments from

database.

Try again.

Failed to read key definitions from database. Try again.

Failed to read measurement list from
database.

Try again.

Failed to restore factory default catalogs in

database.

Try again.

Failed to restore factory default general

settings.

Try again.

Failed to restore factory default measurement Try again.

groups.
Failed to save 3D volume.

Try again.

Failed to save configuration "%s" in database. Try again.

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Failed to save measurement in database.

Try again.

Failed to send SMTP message (%s).

Try again.

Failed to store catalog in database.

Try again.

Failed to store clip in file.

Try again.

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Action (if necessary)

Failed to store curve in database.

Try again.

Failed to store general settings in the

database.

Try again.

Failed to store key assignments in database.

Try again.

Failed to store the curve "%s".\nTwo curves

cannot have the same Reference Name, and
the imported curve's Reference Name "%s" is
already used for the curve "%s".
Failed to update Pro Package: %s.

Try again.

Hard disk space on %s is getting low.

Free up hard disk space.

Try again.
Import of license keys from "%s"
completed.\nThe following license keys could
not be imported:\n%s
Fill out the required fields according to the on
Invalid %s.\n\nEmpty names are not
allowed.\nNames must be shorter than %d screen instructions.
characters.\nNames must not contain any of
the following characters:\n%s
License already in use.
Login error. Please try again.
Name and description are required. Do not
leave the fields empty.

Fill in name and description.

Name and formula are required. Do not leave Fill in name and formula.
the fields empty.
No catalogs available.\n\nAssign catalogs in
setup window.
No default propackage available for the %s
transducer choose a default propackage
No Preset name was specified.\nNothing will Specify a preset name.
be saved.
Only %d fields can be selected for the Patient
window. Deselect some of the fields.
Please disconnect all transducers, restart the
scanner, and start the import again.
Please enter a number
Please enter an SMTP Server Address.\nIt
must be entered as a name or an IP address.
Please insert the archive disc labeled "%s" and
try again.

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Action (if necessary)

Pro Package %s could not be deleted because

it would leave some transducers without a
Pro Package.
Staging area is not ready. Try again later.
The '%s' curve could not be found in the
database.

Try again.

The 3D volume is too big for the scanner

memory. Please reduce the capture area or
extent and try again.
The alias "%s" for the measurement "%s" is
Fill out the required fields according to the on
invalid.\n\n1: Aliases cannot be empty.\n2:
screen instructions.
Aliases must not contain any of the following
characters: %s .\n3: Aliases in each
measurement must be unique.
The CD was not burned: %s

Try again.

The connected transducer cannot be used

because there is a problem with its PROM.
Please remove the transducer and contact a
service technician.
The curve definition is not compatible with
this software version.

Upgrade software.

The curve definition must contain x and y

values.
The document cannot be displayed because Contact service technician.
document data is corrupted
The document cannot be displayed.

Try again.

The document cannot be displayed. Currently Install a viewer.

there is no viewer available.
The entered license key is invalid.

Type in valid license key.

The field must not be empty.

The file \\"%s\\" is too large to open.\nMax
size is %d bytes.

If possible, reduce the file size.

The file does not contain a valid curve.

Use valid curve.

The file does not contain a valid

measurement.

Use valid measurement.

The formula exceeds the maximum length of Reduce length.

%d characters.
The measurement cannot be edited. The
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Action (if necessary)

The measurement contains an invalid

procedure name "%s".

Use valid procedure name.

The measurement could not be found in the Try again.

database.
The measurement definition is not
compatible with this software version.

Upgrade software.

The measurement requires an unsupported

measurement device type "%s".

Install supported measurement device type.

The measurement type is invalid.

Use valid measurement type.

The procedure "%s" takes %d parameters.

The report cannot be saved before a patient
ID is entered.
The report file cannot be generated: "%s"

Try again.

The same CD cannot contain both archived

and non-archived documents.
The scanner is ready to enter service
mode.\nThe next time it starts, the PC will
start in Windows mode.\nPlease press the
standby switch to turn off the scanner.
The scanner is unable to communicate with
other equipment through a COM port. %s

Use appropriate communication port(s). See

System User Guides or contact service
technician.

The scanner's hardware does not support %s.

The selected curve is invalid.

Use valid curve.

The system has not finished sending the last

mail. Please try again later.
The system must be restarted for changes to
take effect.
The system must be restarted to fully
implement the language change.
The system must be restarted.
The tool attribute %s is invalid.

Use valid tool attribute.

The two passwords you have typed are not

identical.
The USB Device cannot be safely removed. Try
again.
The user already exists. Enter a different
username.

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Action (if necessary)

The value "%s" (%s) contains the invalid

character(s) "%s".

Type in valid characters.

The value "%s" (%s) is outside the legal range Keep value (s) within legal range.
(%.2f - %.2f).
The volume name is already used in the
patient archiving system. Please enter
another name.
The volume name is not valid. It contains only
illegal character(s). Please enter the new
volume name.
The volume name is too long. The name must
be no longer than %d characters.
The width and height must be numbers
between %d and %d.
There are no files to be burned to a CD.
There is no mail receiver (SMTP To-address)
configured.\nTechnical service must
configure this service before it can be used.
There is no USB Device connected to the
scanner.
There was a problem saving the Diagnostic
Setup %s.

Try again.

This scanner does not support CW Doppler.

(This may be because of the power supply
version.)

Try again or contact service technician.

To view the document, please insert the

archive disc labeled "%s".
Unable to capture image.

Try again.

Unable to create backup of database because

of %s. If the error persists, contact a service
technician.
Unable to launch application ("%s")

Try again.

You must end the on-going exam before you

can clear the patient archive.
You must restart the scanner after you enable
or disable the OEM interface.
Your old password is not valid.

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